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    Lost Palms Oasis

    4.7 (14 reviews)

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    Michael C.

    Moderate out-and-back 7.2 mile hike (3.6 miles each way). Not crowded. Variety of vegetation. Scenic views. Dress in layers due to wind and temperature changes. Hiking poles recommended. Option to enjoy Lost Palms Oasis from afar at end of trail or hike off-trail into the valley. Ample parking available. No bathroom facilities.

    Pricilla V.

    Instead of reviewing Joshua Tree National Park as a whole, I figured I would save that for when I visit the park more and just review the trail that I hiked while I was there. As Joshua Tree National Park consists of many different hikes and activities. I highly recommend getting out there if you can, at least just once. It's a really nice change from the city and suburb life. Although the trail is a bit of a far drive, I highly recommend it! Entrance to the park is $25 for 7 days and this particular hike is very easy to find and has plenty of parking. It's around 7 miles round trip, you hike to the oasis and then back following the same route you took. The hike itself is not hard at all. The trail is well marked and well maintained. I do recommend bringing plenty of water and dressing for the Weather as there is pretty much no shade on this hike. At least not till you get to the oasis. It's a relatively straight forward hike if you follow the trail. I would say it's ranked as a moderate hike just because of the length of it but other than that there really were no extremely difficult parts of it. You are mostly walking on a dirt trail enjoying the surrounding scenery and surprisingly it's a pretty enjoyable scenery. There is some slight elevation climbs but nothing too bad. I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes though and obviously don't go sticking your hand between rocks, especially if you cannot see what may be resting between them. I did see a few people off the trail exploring all the boulders there and that looked pretty cool. Oh and no pets on the trail. I highly recommend this hike, just because it's a good workout and it gives you a pretty good view of the scenery and local plant and animal life in Joshua tree.

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    If you want a vista, let me tell you. This place is awesome. When you think of the California desert, this is probably it's highlight.

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    Joshua Tree National Park - Joshua tree

    Joshua Tree National Park

    4.7(1.2k reviews)
    31.3 mi

    We've been to this National Park before, but it was our first chance to try some of the hikes, and…read morethey were really beautiful. If you just do the drive, you might not really see everything this park has to offer, so it's worth doing the hikes, even if only the easier ones. We did the Hidden Valley hike, which is only around a 1 mile loop. It can get pretty crowded though and the parking gets filled fast, so it's better to go early. We also went on the Barker Dam hike, which is also just a bit over a mile. This one was my favorite of the two and you get to climb some nice rocks on this hike. We did the other typical stuff like see skull rock, but didn't do this hike, and saw keys view, which is also really nice, but if you do go, it's definitely worth to do some hiking since it makes the experience of this park so much better.

    Honestly, the park itself is a 5 star experience. The views are unreal -- the kind of place that…read moremakes you stop and just take it in. I went on a Monday thinking it would be calm, but it was still pretty busy. Parking was tough in a lot of spots, which definitely slowed things down. I did the Arch Rock Trail and checked out Heart Rock on the same route -- both were gorgeous and totally worth it. Then I tried heading to Skull Rock, but parking was basically impossible unless I parked far and walked close to 50 minutes. On top of that, there was a line of like 30 people just to take a picture. I skipped it, but even driving by, it was still impactful. Hidden Valley Trail ended up being another highlight -- super scenic and probably my favorite overall. Weather was "okay" -- around 90°, but going early in the morning made it manageable. Both trails are kid-friendly, probably 4 and up, but there are some slippery areas so you still have to be careful. I went with my wife and 4 yr old kid and did very well. I held his hand for some parts. We did everything in about 3.5 hours -- driving, hiking, finding parking, bathroom stops, and walking farther than expected because spots were full. The park itself is a 5 but the surrounding areas like Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree just don't offer much in terms of food options or social life. After an amazing nature experience, it kind of falls flat when you're looking for something to do or somewhere great to eat. If I could, I would give the surrounding area a 2 out of 5. So yeah -- the park is 5 stars, but the overall experience I would give it a 3.

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    Arch Rock

    4.9(28 reviews)
    21.5 mi

    Seemingly short but a pretty far walk from the parking lot. Once you get to the Arch rock trail…read moreit's 1.4 miles and winds through some great rock formations, all of which you can scramble on. Our favorite parts were all the "off-trail" moments where you could get up and close with the desert. In summer it's recommended to do this trail before 10 am, it gets hot even in Spring! It was by far the hottest we were because of the long walk from parking with no shade at all. I believe the elevation is lower here so it felt warmer than the other Joshua Tree hikes. The iconic stops are whale rock, heart rock, and the large arch near the beginning of the trail. I'm not sure what it was but there is also a cliff you can walk to the edge of and there is some great rock formations in a canyon. It is popular also if you come too late there will be no parking, when we left we saw people walking from pretty far to get here since the parking lot was full.

    This is probably one of the most popular attractions at the park. It does get busy so my suggestion…read moreis to come early. It's located next to the campground, but the campground is strictly for campers. There is no parking there. For the visitors, there is a small parking lot right before you get to the campground check all trails app. You may want to download it because there's no reception in the area. The trail has the arch and heart shaped rock. But what I found more interesting was the area near the shape rock where there were tons of rocks and boulders of different sizes and shapes. It was surreal. It was really cool. climb and walk-through it all. Very kid friendly. Come early and it does get hot. It's all exposed. Definitely little shade.

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    Oasis of Mara

    Oasis of Mara

    3.5(14 reviews)
    31.3 mi

    At the north edge of Joshua Tree National Park, the Oasis of Mara doesn't try to impress you. It…read morejust is. And somehow, that lands deeper. What makes it special isn't just the pocket of life in the middle of all that desert, it's how thoughtfully it's been preserved and shared. The paved loop trail is an open invitation, designed so almost anyone can experience it, which matters. Beauty shouldn't be gatekept by steep inclines and perfect knees. When we visited, most of the loop was closed for repairs. The kind of moment where you think, "well, that's that." But then, plot twist, kindness showed up. A staff member took the time to talk with my husband and, seeing his mobility challenges, gave him permission to walk the full trail. That small act? It meant everything. We didn't just see the oasis, we experienced it. And what an experience it was. A slow, easy walk, the kind your body thanks you for. Quiet learning along the way. A desert iguana making a cameo like it had somewhere important to be. The soft, unmistakable call of a quail echoing through the stillness. No big show, just little moments stacking up into something meaningful. It's peaceful, beautiful, and layered with history you can feel even if you don't read a single sign. The kind of place that doesn't demand your attention but earns it anyway. Go. Walk it slowly. Let it sink in. It's one of those places that leaves a quiet mark and somehow stays with you longer than the louder stops.

    Nothing very pretty. Plants looked burnt and neglected! One area was closed off for repair…read more Random info with history signs but not with cohesive storytelling. So sad that the Maaryam and other tribes were driven off this land. And worse that the water was depleted by 1940 so it had to be pumped in mechanically. Yuck- all around. The brush in the park looked much healthier than this. The only thing nice was that I could walk my dog in.

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    4.8(118 reviews)
    41.4 mi

    Had a great time at Joshua Tree. My only complaint is the bathrooms- every single bathroom that I…read morevisited was filled with bees which made it difficult to use the bathroom so I had to wait until we were out of the park. Make sure to pack water and snacks, as there is no food for sale in the park. If you're going in the summer, please be prepared with lots of water and sunscreen!

    My first time visiting this national park even though I've resided in So Ca my entire life. I…read morepurchased my car pass online the same morning in route from Palm Desert in Coachella Valley. We stopped in the city of Yucca Valley where we grabbed lunch to go at Vons and grabbed a few beverages at Starbucks which is in route before entering the park. I utilized the AI Grok in my Tesla which routed and mapped the highlights of the national park which was convenient. My favorite stop was Hidden Valley which was a short one mile hike through formations of massive boulders. Pics and video's don't do justice of the beauty and serenity of this Valley. The Cholla Cactus Garden is beautiful and located towards the west side of the national park. The number of cactus are in the thousands and the environment is totally unique from the rest of the national park. Overall, it was a great day trip to Joshua Tree national park and I'll definitely return.

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